Action for a greener, healthier America

Nine states campaign for 100 percent clean energy

In the wake of Environment California’s successful campaign to commit the Golden State to 100 percent clean electricity generation by 2045, Environment America is launching a multi-year campaign to convince other states to set similar goals to transition to clean energy.

Choose wildlife over waste

Plastic foam cups and containers are ending up in our oceans, polluting our water and harming wildlife. We can choose wildlife over waste.

Climate solutions from day one

America’s newly elected governors can take bold action on the greatest challenge of our time: climate change.

The next step for clean energy: Report says "solar homes" would more than triple U.S. solar capacity

Installing solar panels on all new homes is a common-sense step that would create a wave of clean, renewable energy.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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News Release | Environment America

Reports: Trump administration to pull plug on Clean Car negotiations

Wire reports indicate that today, the Trump administration will officially abandon negotiations on the Clean Car Standards.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: EPA commits to PFAS drinking water standards

Following pressure from lawmakers and groups such as Environment America, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed today to begin setting enforceable drinking water standards on two toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We commend the EPA for listening to the community, incorporating critical feedback, and responding appropriately to protect our drinking water from PFAS contamination.

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A President’s Day celebration of savings

How appliance efficiency standards protect our planet and our pocketbooks

News Release | Environment America

Statement: PFAS management plan falls short

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a “PFAS Management Plan” today that fails to establish drinking water standards for toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

News Release | Environment America

Clock starts on Dirty Water Rule 60-day comment period

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will publish its proposed replacement for the Clean Water Rule in the Federal Register on Feb. 14, initiating the 60-day public comment period. Considering the Dirty Water Rule would strip federal protections from thousands of waterways across the country, the EPA is giving Americans an astonishingly brief opportunity to speak out on the most sweeping attack on clean water in recent memory.

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment America has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.